This season, Jordan Bradshaw has adapted well to change.

Due to an early-season injury to starting quarterback Aiden Reilly, Bradshaw made the change to quarterback. When the season began, Bradshaw also made another transition to running back from his usual wide receiver position.

“I’ve never played quarterback until this year I’ve been used in trick plays before but never as a real quarterback,” said the senior. “Running the ball has felt a little weird as I’ve had a lengthy career as a receiver, but it feels good to be running back and helping my team any way possible.”

Heading into the team’s final regular-season game at Palmerton, Bradshaw was the team’s leading rusher with 458 yards on 108 carries with three touchdowns. At quarterback, Bradshaw has completed 27 of 49 attempts for 224 yards with three interceptions. He also has 37 tackles.

Head coach Joe Henrich has appreciated Bradshaw’s adaptability and flexibility.

“He has done everything we have asked of him and performed well considering the little preparation time,” said Henrich. “Jordan had done a good job for us at quarterback, and he has run the ball well. He is a great teammate, willing to do anything.”

Bradshaw began playing football in fifth grade for the Monroe Saints. He recalled his best football memory was his freshman year when he started against Panther Valley and recorded seven tackles in a victory.

His biggest influence in his career have been his parents, Becky and Angel.

“They’ve always been there for me and supported me no matter what they also pushed me to be better than I was the day before even if it was just learning to take a handoff to learning how to catch,” noted Bradshaw. “They’ve always been there and didn’t let me quit no matter how much I wanted to at times when things got hard and I’m forever grateful to their support and influence on my career.”

“The state of the team is great,” stressed Bradshaw heading into the team’s final game of the season. “I’d say now the record shows different but we come together every week and are growing and really understanding the game of football better than before.”